Seasons & Episodes
Victoria
Holiday cheer abounds at Larkfield Manor as the Bourne family prepares their Christmas celebration, but the mood is temp
Elizabeth
Elizabeth meets Dr. Cropper's handsome young associate Dr. Brian Harrington, and the two grow closer as they share their
Anne: Part 1
Middle daughter Anne prepares for a fancy dress party, and the family is shocked by the immodest costume she selects. Wh
Anne: Part 2
Anne's shocking defiance of her father's orders threatens familial harmony at Larkfield Manor. With the family's encoura
A Question Of Values: Part 1
Frank Chapman, head dairyman for the Bourne family, confides to Arthur that his son Alan has gotten his girlfriend Peggy
A Question Of Values: Part 2
Helen befriends Mrs. Wickham, and the two work in tandem to affect some understanding between Arthur and Mr. Wickham. Al
Spring Fever: Part 1
Elizabeth returns from London insisting she's over her infatuation with Brian Harrington, but her feelings are reignited
Spring Fever: Part 2
Elizabeth's secret meeting with Brian is in jeopardy when Anne borrows her car without asking permission, and she has an
One Come Down: Part 1
Against all odds, Anne enters a competition with her beloved mare Tallulah, while Elizabeth continues to pursue a seemin
One Come Down: Part 2
The Bourne family awaits word of Anne who has not regained consciousness and must undergo tests for possible brain damag
Gerald: Part 1
Recuperating from the accident, Anne invites handsome but conceited actor Gerald Hope Langley to spend Easter with her a
Gerald: Part 2
Anne and Victoria contrive to keep Phyllis and Gerald apart. Arthur's private word with Phyllis prompts a sincere apolog
The Quiet Side: Part 1
Following an embarrassing incident with Anne, Helen bans spoiled, boisterous Rex Burton-Smith from associating with the
The Quiet Side: Part 2
With help from Anne and Elizabeth, Victoria plans another adventure with Rex, but unknown to them all, his bravado obscu
Close of Play: Part 1
Hoping to enlist his participation in a local charity match, Arthur encourages Anne's new relationship with talented cri
Close of Play: Part 2
Anne and Elizabeth's beaus are on opposing sides as the cricket match gets underway. Later, Sir Nigel demonstrates an ex
High Tides: Part 1
Elizabeth befriends newcomer Rachel Earnshaw who has moved to the village from London following a public divorce. The tw
High Tides: Part 2
When Mrs. Earnshaw suffers another nervous collapse requiring Elizabeth to look after her, Arthur invites her to the Bou
The Mice at Play: Part 1
With Arthur and Helen on holiday in Scotland, Victoria finds it unwise to invite a visiting Klaus for the weekend, until
The Mice At Play: Part 2
The weekend doesn't unfold as planned for the Bourne sisters when Anne is a slave to the kitchen, chaperon Mrs. Walden a
Fete Accompli: Part 1
Lady Alice sulks after she's offered the honor of opening the annual village fête, but is subsequently displaced by Ear
Fete Accompli: Part 2
The Bournes are frantic as the fête gets underway, but their fears are allayed when Earl Mulligan proves a charming pre
Moment of Truth: Part 1
Elizabeth decides to continue her education in a London teaching hospital, but just as she persuades Arthur to accept he
Moment of Truth: Part 2
Brian and Anne fail to understand Elizabeth's sudden reticence to accept a future with Brian. When Elizabeth suggests Br
Cause for Concern: Part 1
Helen entertains wealthy new neighbors the Cartlands but is unnerved when she discovers that Arthur and Rosemary Cartlan
Cause for Concern: Part 2
A jealous Helen wonders if Arthur once had an affair with Rosemary. Arthur hires petty thief Jim Tapper to help Gates wi
Diagnosis: Part 1
Elizabeth returns from Wales, has a startling encounter with Jim Tapper, and learns that Anne is undergoing medical test
Diagnosis: Part 2
Elizabeth learns more about Jim Tapper. After Anne's diagnosis, Arthur and Helen agree she must leave immediately for ex
The Treatment: Part 1
As Anne and Helen prepare for their journey to Germany, Anne bids emotional farewells to her family. Elizabeth must face
The Treatment: Part 2
Lady Alice secretly insists upon paying for Anne's expenses. While the Bourne family prepares for the Christmas season,
A Quiet Christmas: Part 1
Lady Alice and Nanny continue to eye Jim Tapper with suspicion. Uncovering Jim's sensitive side, Elizabeth gives him an
A Quiet Christmas: Part 2
Victoria plays the wallflower when the Cartlands visit. With Helen abroad, Lady Alice wonders about Rosemary's intention
Party Manners: Part 1
Arthur fails to return from his trip to see Admiral Burrell. A restless Elizabeth wants to leave for Phyllis' party in L
Party Manners: Part 2
At Phyllis' party, Victoria meets Jewish music student Emil Schwartz. Elizabeth is pursued by writer Ambrose Fielding an
Conflict: Part 1
With most of the family abroad and Nanny ill, Larkfield Manor seems quiet as a tomb. Rumors of the impending death of Ki
Conflict: Part 2
Despite their best attempts to keep the dinner party amiable, Elizabeth and Victoria are unable to change Phyllis' foul
A Lesson For Jim: Part 1
Gates catches young Jim Tapper reading a copy of Great Expectations lent to him by Elizabeth and returns the book withou
A Lesson For Jim: Part 2
Arthur gives Jim a second chance after his accident. Gates and Nanny take an interest in helping Jim learn how to get on
Next of Kin: Part 1
Alice gets ill and Arthur goes missing in Europe, the young sisters have to cope with both events.
Next of Kin: Part 2
Phyllis and Charles anxiously await word on the identity of the unidentified Englishman in hospital following a beating
In Confidence: Part 1
On Arthur's abrupt return,Charles suspects he has been working as a spy in Germany.
In Confidence: Part 2
The strain of keeping up Sir Michael's charade begins to affect Arthur's disposition. Charles receives a disturbing lett
Easter Party: Part 1
Phyllis arrives unexpectedly at Larkfield Manor for the family Easter Party and is dismayed to learn that the Cartlands
Easter Party: Part 2
Phyllis flees back to London following the ghastly incident with Rosemary. Charles remembers Peter from Eaton and stuns
The Larger Size: Part 1
Victoria senses conflict between her music studies and Alice's preoccupation with her coming out season. Peter asks Eliz
The Larger Size: Part 2
Phyllis feels her age after Victoria describes her visit to a nightclub with Peter. Later, while shopping for her coming
Gwilym: Part 1
The summer heat and multiplying guests are problems at Larkfield Manor. First, Elizabeth is ill-prepared for the arrival
Gwilym: Part 2
Gwilym charms the Bourne household with the exception of Arthur. Gwilym's passionate objection to war of any kind infuri
A Break in the Circle: Part 1
When Jim and Gates' motorbike disappear at the same time, Gates jumps to the conclusion that Jim has stolen it. Elizabet
A Break in the Circle: Part 2
A stern Arthur sorts out Jim and smooths things over with Gates. Talk of civil unrest in Spain leads Nanny to the wirele
A Fresh Start: Part 1
Elizabeth decides it's time she goes to London to see if a career in medicine is what she truly wants. With Victoria's f
A Fresh Start: Part 2
Elizabeth has an opportunity to use her medical training after someone falls from the cedar tree. Mrs. Gates feels that
Outlook Unsettled: Part 1
Larkfield Manor is poised for desolation as the summer of 1936 draws to an end. With Arthur away, Phyllis returns to her
Outlook Unsettled: Part 2
Laura inadvertently receives the brunt of Elizabeth's anger over Victoria's ill-timed revelation to Rosemary. Charles ha
The Cost of a Secret: Part 1
The Bourne family eagerly anticipates the return of Arthur after a two month absence, but Laura is intimidated by the co
The Cost of a Secret: Part 2
After rejecting Rosemary, Arthur confides to Charles that he will never forgive her and her father for talking him into
Trouble at Layford Park: Part 1
Mrs. Gates speculates that Phyllis is serious about Jack Poole, the gentleman she's bringing to Larkfield Manor for the
Trouble at Layford Park: Part 2
Phyllis tells Arthur about Jack's scheme to create his own charter air firm. When she wonders if Geoffrey Cartland might
A Capital Idea: Part 1
With Arthur away shooting, Phyllis and Jack seize the opportunity to pose Jack's air transfer scheme to Geoffrey. Phylli
A Capital Idea: Part 2
After Nanny hears a rumor from Gates about Penelope Finch, the gossip is passed on to Phyllis. Jack concocts a brilliant
The Woman I Love: Part 1
Nanny learns about the bi-election and Arthur's potential involvement. Rosemary encourages Arthur to stand for parliamen
The Woman I Love: Part 2
The Bournes debate the potential constitutional crisis surrounding the relationship between King Edward and Mrs. Simpson
A Blessing in Disguise: Part 1
Phyllis traveling France with Jack, and Liz's inability to come home for Christmas disappoints the Bourne family. Vicky
A Blessing in Disguise: Part 2
Charles and Lady Alice engage in a tiff when he jokingly lavishes Dame Violet with praise. Meanwhile, Mrs. Gates tires o
Turn of the Year: Part 1
With Arthur and Elizabeth away, Phyllis invites the family and Nanny to celebrate New Year's Eve with her in London. Jac
Turn of the Year: Part 2
Phyllis turns to Nanny for comfort after a terrible row with Jack. Later, Jack's actions aren't encouraging. Phyllis con
A Mackerel Sky: Part 1
The house is struck by a terrible storm..but has Jim's negligence made the situation worse?
A Mackerel Sky: Part 2
The family fears the cedar tree branch will strike the house, but an unexpected hero saves the day. Mrs. Gates becomes m
The Suspect: Part 1
Lady Alice's jewelery is stolen and she has her suspicions of whom has taken it.
The Suspect: Part 2
Detective Inspector Webster arrives to take fingerprints and question the servants and guests about the disappearance of
I Trust You: Part 1
The family looks forward to a visit by James Hamilton, a young lad from Charles' former school, but Charles warns that h
I Trust You: Part 2
The search is on for Jamie when he bolts following the incident in the schoolroom. Charles blames himself for not recogn
The Challenge: Part 1
Lady Alice anxiously prepares to attend the coronation, but then she receives distressing news. Arthur enlists the aid o
The Challenge: Part 2
Laura confides to Arthur the tension between Peter and Klaus, prompting Arthur to take action. Klaus wants Vicky to unde
Miss Gribble: Part 1
Nanny bristles when Arthur receives a letter from Miss Gribble, the irritable, former governess to the Bourne family. Wi
Miss Gribble: Part 2
Following Miss Gribble's observations about the suitability of Peter as a husband for Elizabeth, Phyllis extracts a conf
The New Member: Part 1
With the wedding a month away, Liz has not selected a wedding gown, and she apologizes to the Cartlands for being distra
The New Member: Part 2
Liz makes an unexpected move as Arthur's bi-election grows closer. Peter and Laura share a pleasant morning discussing t
A Woman's Privilege: Part 1
With Arthur distracted by recent events, Liz phones the Cartlands to arrange a lunch with Rosemary. Mrs. Gates confides
A Woman's Privilege: Part 2
When Peter wonders about the lunch with Liz, Rosemary suggests that he and Liz arrange a meeting. Vicky discusses Klaus
Consolation: Part 1
Phyllis shares joyous news of an engagement with Liz. Vicky and Charles have a bittersweet chat about death. Peter fears
Consolation: Part 2
Phyllis encourages an uncomfortable Liz to tend to the surprise visitor. Unsure of Geoffrey's activities, Rosemary makes
Autumn Tints: Part 1
Rosemary tries to gain a confession from Peter: Jack and Phyllis return from their honeymoon.
Autumn Tints: Part 2
Rosemary resolves to divorce Geoffrey. Vicky is depressed, and there is disappointment for Liz.
The Scapegoat: Part 1
Arthur can now reveal the offer of the post of Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Lord of the Admiralty.
The Scapegoat: Part 2
Jack is stunned by Geoffery's call for his resignation.The Von Heynigs arrive without Klaus; Klaus and Vicky's possible
Rumour: Part 1
The von Heynigs return to Munich with Vicky and Laura,and Vicky witnesses a Nazi rally. Arthur, meanwhile, is characteri
Rumour: Part 2
Peter becomes increasingly concerned for Laura.
Mystery in Munich: Part 1
Vicky missed Klaus, and Peter feels Laura's absence sharply. Capt. Julian Palmer is to move into the mill-house on the L
Mystery in Munich: Part 2
Mrs Gates is involved in a road accident. Arthur's mother arrives at Larkfield, and there is a troubling call from Londo
Official Enquiry: Part 1
Laura's grandmother has died. With no word from Laura, Peter and Arther intend to go to Germany to look for her.
Official Enquiry: Part 2
Laura returns, claiming no knowledge of the von Heynig's disappearance.
Deep Waters: Part 1
Deep Waters: Part 2
Liz has disappeared after arguing with Gwilym; a search is launched on the Welsh border.
Recrimination: Part 1
Gwilym searches for Liz, while Vicky is convinced her sister is dead.
Recrimination: Part 2
Liz is safe. Gwilym is furious on being told that he cannot talk to her.
The Ugly Truth: Part 1
Liz tells Arthur of her dilemma. Peter tries to talk Laura out of the Spanish visit, Klaus returns.
The Ugly Truth: Part 2
Klaus describes his parent's arrest; Laura insists that they have been fairly treated.
Cariad: Part 1
Liz and Gwilym are reunited, and Lady Alice and Mrs Gates are feuding.
Cariad: Part 2
Alice apologises to Mrs Gates, and Liz is remorseful after spending a night with Gwilym.
An Old Flame: Part 1
Lady Alice is visited by a former beau, and a letter from Laura describes the miseries of the civil war.
An Old Flame: Part 2
Laura is injured and trapped in a village, Peter resolves to rescue her.
A Good Living: Part 1
The selection of a new parish priest causes conflict.
A Good Living: Part 2
Ralph takes Liz and Rosie to meet prospective parish priest Dieter, in the hope of changing Arthur's mind.
Blind Spot: Part 1
Vicky sees a way to marry Klaus, and former cadet Clive seeks Jullian's help in a delicate matter at the Admiralty.
Blind Spot: Part 2
Clive explains that he has been accused of spying for the Communists.
The Party Spirit
January 1938. Just as the Bourne family prepares a celebration for Lady Alice's 70th birthday, a speech made by Arthur t
A Change of Plan
Lady Alice implies that she would like to see Arthur and Rosemary married. Liz and Phyllis are at odds over the issue of
Nocturne
February 1938. Vicky is greatly disturbed by Hitler's speech on the wireless. Rosemary finds plans for her Red Cross rec
No Further Demands
March 1938. Arthur worries about Vicky, who is visiting Munich with Klaus. Phyllis finally shares her good news with Art
Raising the Wind
April 1938. The Bourne family learns that Hedges is going to destroy nearby Elsmore Estates for a factory. Arthur invite
Home and Aboard
May 1938. Arthur brings news about Hitler and the Czechs. Klaus and Liz clash over politics, upsetting Vicky. Smug estat
A Race Against Time
When a local pilot crashes near Larkfield Manor, Phyllis is terrified for Jack, who has entered the King's Cup air race.
Fool's Paradise
With everyone bored by a rainy weekend at Larkfield Manor, Jack livens the scene by using a movie camera he won in the K
Times Remembered
Nanny and William's private nurse disagree sharply about comforting crying babies. Angela wants to spend a quiet day wit
On the March
Liz finds herself on the march after becoming friendlier with Dr. Sarah Martin, who has been accused of being a Red symp
In the Red
September 1938. With the certainty of war, Jack implores Arthur to help him in his quest to protect Phyllis and William.
A Call to Arms
Arthur lectures the family on potential air raids at Larkfield Manor. Jack's dark humor upsets Victoria, who fears she a
Peace for Our Time
With the war approaching their doorstep the family have to go their separate ways, their old way of life gone forever.